With a strong background in Power Platform adoption, governance, and enablement, I help organizations bridge the gap between technology and business needs. As a Power Platform advisor and team lead, I mentor software developers, drive best practices, and ensure scalable, well-architected solutions. My expertise covers automation, low-code development, and AI integration, always with a focus on user-centric design and business value. I have a hands-on approach, supporting teams through training, and strategic consulting to encourage a healthy working culture and internal capability building. At conferences and community events, I share insights through talks, panels, and workshops, always aiming to inspire, connect and enable. I thrive in fast-paced, complex projects, balancing pragmatism with a strong drive for quality and innovation. Ultimately, my goal is to make technology accessible, impactful, and future-proof for customers and their people.

I've been in the Microsoft ecosystem since 2017, starting as a Dynamics 365 CE developer before evolving into a Power Platform Advisor. Today, I lead a team of Power Platform experts, driving adoption, governance, and innovation.

Academical Background:
• M.Sc. in Computer Science | Saarland University
• M.Sc. in Computer Engineering | Polytechnic University of Tirana

With a strong background in Power Platform adoption, governance, and enablement, I help organizations bridge the gap between technology and business needs. As a Power Platform advisor and team lead, I mentor software developers, drive best practices,... Show more

Becky is the owner of Savvy Technical Solutions, a consulting company based in the St. Louis area. She helps her clients build custom solutions on the Microsoft platform of products including Microsoft 365 and the Power Platform. She's a 17-time SharePoint MVP, Microsoft Certified Trainer, and has authored numerous on-demand courses as well as Microsoft exams. Becky is married with 3 children in elementary, middle and high school. Her primary hobby is taking kids to and from after-school activities.

Becky is the owner of Savvy Technical Solutions, a consulting company based in the St. Louis area. She helps her clients build custom solutions on the Microsoft platform of products including Microsoft 365 and the Power Platform. She's a 17-time Shar... Show more

Sandy Zeng is a Senior Cloud Architect with over 15 years of IT experience. She specializes in Microsoft Intune, Configuration Manager (ConfigMgr), Windows, automation, Microsoft Graph, Security, and identity. Sandy is passionate about exploring new technologies and continuously expanding her skill set.

She is a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) (Intune and Windows), a contributor to msendpointmgr.com, and the creator of IntuneDiff, a tool for comparing Microsoft Intune configurations. Sandy is also an active speaker at user groups and international conferences.

Sandy Zeng is a Senior Cloud Architect with over 15 years of IT experience. She specializes in Microsoft Intune, Configuration Manager (ConfigMgr), Windows, automation, Microsoft Graph, Security, and identity. Sandy is passionate about exploring new ... Show more

Tech Enthusiast, Cloud Advocate, Speaker

Simona is a Software Global Black Belt at Microsoft, with 10+ years of experience in the tech industry focusing on cloud and software development. She is working with customers to leverage GitHub, AI and Azure to boost productivity, improve SDLC, and deliver secure products faster. With a passion for cloud and DevSecOps, Simona is an active member of tech communities, driving innovation and making tech work smarter, not harder.

Tech Enthusiast, Cloud Advocate, Speaker Simona is a Software Global Black Belt at Microsoft, with 10+ years of experience in the tech industry focusing on cloud and software development. She is working with customers to leverage GitHub, AI and Az... Show more

Feline Parein is a business consultant with a big focus on all things Microsoft. She’s a certified Power Platform consultant and has hands-on experience with setting up enterprise-level applications and processes within the Power Platform.

Feline Parein is a business consultant with a big focus on all things Microsoft. She’s a certified Power Platform consultant and has hands-on experience with setting up enterprise-level applications and processes within the Power Platform. Show more

Ana Inés Urrutia builds HR systems that actually work. She's the founder of AInesHR, an AI-native people operations platform for European mid-market companies, and the author of The Microsoft AI Human Resources Handbook. With 10+ years transforming HR across 40+ countries, she now builds the infrastructure she always wished existed: practical, scalable, and built for the way organizations actually operate. Microsoft MVP. Harvard Advisory Council. Speaker. Builder.

Ana Inés Urrutia builds HR systems that actually work. She's the founder of AInesHR, an AI-native people operations platform for European mid-market companies, and the author of The Microsoft AI Human Resources Handbook. With 10+ years transforming H... Show more

I combine creative passion with analytical precision. After 15 years in the international plant engineering industry, where I established standards, led projects, and developed data-driven tools, I found my professional home in AI & BI. Today, I work at the intersection of business and technology: I not only design AI & BI solutions but also support management in shaping and implementing strategies that turn data into a driver of business success, while ensuring people are taken into account in the journey. My deep interest in Data Governance and Data Management enables me to design frameworks that make data reliable, accessible, and truly valuable. What drives me is creating AI & BI solutions that deliver insights, support decision-making, and make data understandable and actionable across the organization.

I combine creative passion with analytical precision. After 15 years in the international plant engineering industry, where I established standards, led projects, and developed data-driven tools, I found my professional home in AI & BI. Today, I work... Show more

Lenore Flower (MBA, MCT) is the owner of Data Plumber, LLC, a training-first consulting business that helps SMBs (Small-to-Medium sized Businesses) grow their data people alongside their data ecosystem on the Microsoft stack.

After serving as the BI lead on the client side of a challenging D365 F&O implementation, Lenore transitioned to data & BI consulting work with the explicit goal of becoming the kind of data consultant she had so badly needed herself. She now specializes in collaborating one-on-one with data professionals to both build and learn how to maintain data systems that span D365 F&O, Fabric, Power BI, and Dataverse.

Lenore loves learning and sharing knowledge as part of the broader data community. In addition to being an enthusiastic speaker and attendee at various community events, she co-organizes the Power BI Washington DC User Group (since 2022), and the DUG DC user Group (since 2025), and recently launched "Beautiful Nerds-The Podcast" to help keep the conversation going between community events.

Lenore Flower (MBA, MCT) is the owner of Data Plumber, LLC, a training-first consulting business that helps SMBs (Small-to-Medium sized Businesses) grow their data people alongside their data ecosystem on the Microsoft stack. After serving as the ... Show more

Cynthia Akiotu is a Cybersecurity Architect and Identity Specialist with deep expertise in Identity & Access Management (IAM), data governance, and Zero Trust implementation. She is a Security Data protection Associate Manager at Accenture.
With experience across diverse sectors, Cynthia has led projects on secure cloud adoption, privileged access management, insider risk mitigation, and identity governance for AI-driven environments. She holds several industry certifications including Microsoft Certified Identity & Access Administrator and Microsoft Certified Information Security Administrator. Her work centres on securing environments where AI agents, autonomous models, and machine identities are rapidly expanding the attack surface.

Cynthia is a regular speaker at global conferences where she delivers insights on AI governance, identity observability, and emerging cybersecurity risks. Her thought leadership extends to academic and industry publications, contributing to works on AI-enabled regulatory compliance and digital skills development.

Cynthia Akiotu is a Cybersecurity Architect and Identity Specialist with deep expertise in Identity & Access Management (IAM), data governance, and Zero Trust implementation. She is a Security Data protection Associate Manager at Accenture. With e... Show more

Ewelina is a Microsoft Security MVP and a dedicated Data Security & Governance Lead at Threatscape that specialises in Microsoft Purview and holds certifications like Cybersecurity Architect Expert and Azure Security Engineer. Creator of the blog Welka’s World (welkasworld.com). Co-organiser of the Microsoft Security & Compliance User Group.

Ewelina is a Microsoft Security MVP and a dedicated Data Security & Governance Lead at Threatscape that specialises in Microsoft Purview and holds certifications like Cybersecurity Architect Expert and Azure Security Engineer. Creator of the blog Wel... Show more

Merethe Stave is Chief Customer Officer and Senior Cloud Architect at CloudWay, and your navigator through the tech world of Microsoft. She is a Microsoft 365 MVP, with technology areas M365 Copilot and Microsoft Viva. She was recognized as one of Norway’s 50 leading women in tech 2020, a board member of the Norwegian Microsoft 365 Community and part of the organizer team at Microsoft Women in M365 and Viva Explorers communities .

Read more here: https://cloudway.no/about-us/merethe-stave/

Merethe Stave is Chief Customer Officer and Senior Cloud Architect at CloudWay, and your navigator through the tech world of Microsoft. She is a Microsoft 365 MVP, with technology areas M365 Copilot and Microsoft Viva. She was recognized as one of No... Show more

I’m Elena, a Microsoft MVP, DataViz & UX Consultant, and international speaker on a mission to balance and clarity to the dashboard universe.

Through MoonStory, I help organizations flip their Power BI reports from cluttered and confusing to accessible, engaging, and actually delightful to use.

Whether I'm designing a report, leading a workshop, or speaking on stage, I bring a little magic, a lot of joy, and a deep belief that better data design leads to better decisions—and happier users.

I’m Elena, a Microsoft MVP, DataViz & UX Consultant, and international speaker on a mission to balance and clarity to the dashboard universe. Through MoonStory, I help organizations flip their Power BI reports from cluttered and confusing to acces... Show more

Karoliina is the Head of Modern Work at OP Financial Group, the largest financial services group in Finland. She has over ten years of experience in developing teamwork and internal communications with modern digital tools and leading long-term change in organisations. Karoliina is a Microsoft MVP and a multi-awarded role model for her enthusiasm, knowledge-sharing, and community leadership. She is an experienced and inspiring speaker at international conferences, and she co-organizes the Finnish M365 Copilot User Group and CollabDays Finland Conference 💜 Community rocks!

Karoliina is the Head of Modern Work at OP Financial Group, the largest financial services group in Finland. She has over ten years of experience in developing teamwork and internal communications with modern digital tools and leading long-term chang... Show more

Enthusiastic People Analytics professional and organizational sociologist with over 10 years of experience in HR and more than 5 years in Business Intelligence (BI). She is passionate about transforming HR data into actionable insights that support strategic decision-making and improve organizational performance. She holds a master’s degree in Economic and Organizational Sociology, giving her a unique perspective on the social and behavioral dimensions of workforce analytics.

Founder of ReadyHR.eu, a consultancy service that helps small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) build practical, data-driven HR reporting and People Analytics capabilities.

Based in Kecskemét, near Budapest, Hungary, proud parent of two boys. Outside of work, she loves dancing and is dedicated to continuous learning, always exploring new tools and ideas that elevate the HR analytics profession.

Enthusiastic People Analytics professional and organizational sociologist with over 10 years of experience in HR and more than 5 years in Business Intelligence (BI). She is passionate about transforming HR data into actionable insights that support s... Show more

Kas has a heartfelt passion for Microsoft Cloud Solutions, bringing a decade of experience in the Microsoft Ecosystem, working closely with M365 and now Copilot solutions. Previously an official technical trainer for Office 365 technical support teams across Europe. This vast experience of Microsoft Cloud solutions enabled her to work with the largest Enterprises around the globe wanting to maximize their M365 investments. She is a proud working mum and is an advocate for women in tech.

Kas has a heartfelt passion for Microsoft Cloud Solutions, bringing a decade of experience in the Microsoft Ecosystem, working closely with M365 and now Copilot solutions. Previously an official technical trainer for Office 365 technical support tea... Show more

Programmatrice da che ne ha memoria (al posto delle bambole preferiva pc e console), lavora nell'IT da più di vent'anni. E' Developer .NET, SharePoint e Cloud Architect. Da qualche anno ha scoperto la bellezza nascosta nei dati e ci si è buttata a capofitto.

Appassionata di qualsiasi cosa fondata su 0 e 1, si stupisce davanti a ogni nuova conquista tecnologica. Da poco si è unita alla squadra di Insight, con lo scopo di guidare i clienti in quel fantastico mondo che è il cloud.

Sensibile ai temi di empowerment femminile, ha partecipato come mentor in un programma di orientamento per le studentesse di materie STEM ed economiche. Spera che la sua esperienza sia utile alle ragazze delle nuove generazioni, affinché possano capire che nessuna strada a loro è preclusa.

Programmatrice da che ne ha memoria (al posto delle bambole preferiva pc e console), lavora nell'IT da più di vent'anni. E' Developer .NET, SharePoint e Cloud Architect. Da qualche anno ha scoperto la bellezza nascosta nei dati e ci si è buttata a ca... Show more

Femke Cornelissen is Chief Copilot at Wortell. She is also the founder of Dutch Women in Tech (DWIT). Femke's goal with DWIT is to connect women in tech and help to inspire young women to choose a job in IT. Women can connect through the community in Microsoft Teams and various on- and offline events.

Femke is also a Microsoft 365 blogger with only Dutch content. Her goal is to organize, speak and attend conferences to learn, connect and share knowledge with others.

Find out more at www.femkecornelissen.com

Femke Cornelissen is Chief Copilot at Wortell. She is also the founder of Dutch Women in Tech (DWIT). Femke's goal with DWIT is to connect women in tech and help to inspire young women to choose a job in IT. Women can connect through the community in... Show more

My passion is to make technical information easy to understand and accessible to everyone.

As a speaker at various events, I share information on key points in the M365, Loop and AI area.
Within my social networks, I prepare the information in small articles, blog posts or videos

At the beginning of 2024, I received the Microsoft MVP award.

My passion is to make technical information easy to understand and accessible to everyone. As a speaker at various events, I share information on key points in the M365, Loop and AI area. Within my social networks, I prepare the information in sm... Show more

I have been a software developer for over a decade focusing on Microsoft technologies from .net to SharePoint developer/administrator.

Originally from Mauritius, I did my first degree in Management with Information Systems where I discovered my passion about Microsoft technologies to improve processes and increase efficiency. I actively shares my knowledge and experiences through my blog and PnP open source repositories for several years and was honoured to have been awarded the MVP award in Jan 2024 in M365 development.

I have been a software developer for over a decade focusing on Microsoft technologies from .net to SharePoint developer/administrator. Originally from Mauritius, I did my first degree in Management with Information Systems where I discovered my p... Show more

I’ve spent almost three decades in IT, always drawn to the places where technology can make work better for real people. Long before cloud, governance, and AI became mainstream, I was already exploring how to make these technologies practical, secure, and human‑centric.
As the Principal, Co‑Founder & CEO of atwork, I help organizations modernize how they operate—bringing together Microsoft 365, Azure, security, governance, and AI to create workplaces that are built for the future, not just for today.
I’m a long‑time Microsoft MVP and have been a Microsoft Regional Director since 2015. I also founded the Global AI Community – Vienna Chapter to give people a welcoming, accessible place to learn about AI and experiment with what’s possible.
Sharing knowledge has always been a big part of who I am. Whether I’m consulting, speaking, writing, or building community, I want to empower others to understand technology deeply and use it confidently. I hold a master’s degree in International Business Administration from the University of Vienna—but the real learning has come from helping people navigate change every day.

I’ve spent almost three decades in IT, always drawn to the places where technology can make work better for real people. Long before cloud, governance, and AI became mainstream, I was already exploring how to make these technologies practical, secure... Show more

I've spent the last 20 years analyzing data. I started in pharmaceutical research as a biostatistician, moved into data science working on sensitivity analysis and AI-powered forecasting systems, then managed a data science team delivering analytics across mobility, energy, e-commerce, and finance.

Now as a freelance Power BI analyst, I specialize in dashboards that executives actually use. I'm a judge for the Power BI DataViz World Championships and speak about the gap between technically correct reports and ones people open twice. My talks focus on matching dashboard architecture to how different roles work with data - from C-level quick status checks to analyst deep dives.

I speak both languages: numbers and business decisions. I live in Germany and work with clients across Europe and the US.

I've spent the last 20 years analyzing data. I started in pharmaceutical research as a biostatistician, moved into data science working on sensitivity analysis and AI-powered forecasting systems, then managed a data science team delivering analytics ... Show more

Malin started as a CRM user with no technical background. In 2014 she got lost in the consultancy world and has stayed there ever since. She now works with the Power Platform and the CRM side of Dynamics 365, primarily focusing on Customer Insights. In 2019 she was awarded the MVP title from Microsoft, an honour that has been re-awarded every year since. Malin is also a sought-after trainer and delivers training throughout the Power Platform and Dynamics 365.

Malin started as a CRM user with no technical background. In 2014 she got lost in the consultancy world and has stayed there ever since. She now works with the Power Platform and the CRM side of Dynamics 365, primarily focusing on Customer Insights. ... Show more

I transform challenges into seamless solutions- automating workflows, building custom apps, and resolving complex issues with ease.
With Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power Pages, I streamline processes, elevate efficiency, and bring innovation to life.

I transform challenges into seamless solutions- automating workflows, building custom apps, and resolving complex issues with ease. With Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power Pages, I streamline processes, elevate efficiency, and bring innovation to... Show more

Shubhangi is an award winning data and AI professional worked in Fortune 500 companies to agile start-ups. She has a background in computer science engineering with an MSc in Business Analytics from the University of Bath, UK. She works as a Senior Analyst at a leading FTSE100 company in financial services and insurance in the UK. Previously, she led multiple projects at ICS AI Ltd, a Microsoft UK inner circle partner, focusing on artificial intelligence and data at the forefront of technology for the public sector in the UK. She has spent nearly a decade in data analytics, data science, data strategy, and AI, leveraging algorithms to extract insights, identify patterns, and understand human language in large datasets. She leads the London Chapter for Women In Data which is a platform for tech enthusiasts of all backgrounds to connect, grow and learn together. She is a verified expert and mentor at TopMate. She has delivered sessions in over 14 countries. She has also been nominated for several awards including WomenTechNetwork global awards.

Shubhangi is an award winning data and AI professional worked in Fortune 500 companies to agile start-ups. She has a background in computer science engineering with an MSc in Business Analytics from the University of Bath, UK. She works as a Senior A... Show more

Julia is a Software Global Black Belt at Microsoft, helping large-scale organizations accelerate dev workflows through pragmatic, end-to-end platform engineering. With a background as a Software Engineer, Dev Lead, and Cloud Solution Architect, she speaks fluent developer and management—and knows how to bridge the gap without losing either side in translation.

She’s a big-picture thinker who also loves to understand the details. Web and frontend will always have a place in her ❤️.

Outside work, Julia is a gamer, a proud fahrradmaus, and a former quarterback for a women’s American football team (yes, really).

Julia is a Software Global Black Belt at Microsoft, helping large-scale organizations accelerate dev workflows through pragmatic, end-to-end platform engineering. With a background as a Software Engineer, Dev Lead, and Cloud Solution Architect, she s... Show more

Stephy Hogan is an independent UX and accessibility strategist with more than 20 years of experience designing digital products and presentations that work for real humans.

A former chemist turned designer, she blends analytical thinking with creative execution to build accessible, scalable systems across enterprise environments. Her client work spans global technology companies and fast-growing teams, helping organizations improve usability, increase adoption, and design with inclusion from the start—not as an afterthought.

Stephy specializes in accessible digital UX, presentation design, and practical accessibility implementation. She is the author of The Reluctant Designer’s Field Guide to PowerPoint and The Reluctant UXer’s Field Guide to Salesforce Design. She is also the creator of the SCHIT Deck—a plain-English accessibility tool that helps teams identify and solve issues related to Sight, Cognition, Hearing, Interaction, and Technology.

A seasoned conference speaker, Stephy has presented at dozens of industry events, translating complex accessibility and design principles into practical, actionable guidance. Her sessions are known for being clear, direct, and imm

Stephy Hogan is an independent UX and accessibility strategist with more than 20 years of experience designing digital products and presentations that work for real humans. A former chemist turned designer, she blends analytical thinking with crea... Show more

Antje Lamartine is Microsoft MVP for Microsoft Apps & Services and delivers M365 Adoption & Change Management at clearITspace.

She accompanies M365 implementations in local and international companies with her M365 Change Management expertise. She helps identify the challenges and fears associated with change and transforms them into possibilities and opportunities.

This includes developing change strategies, roadmaps and action plans and implementing them in close collaboration with her clients. Her passion is to help people successfully master the challenging journey into the "new normal", while ensuring that companies get the most out of their M365 investment.

Antje Lamartine is Microsoft MVP for Microsoft Apps & Services and delivers M365 Adoption & Change Management at clearITspace. She accompanies M365 implementations in local and international companies with her M365 Change Management expertise. She... Show more

With over 14 years of experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform (dating back to the CRM v3.0 on-prem days), I specialise in leading multi-phase projects that adopt first-party Customer Engagement applications to build and deliver impactful solutions across diverse industries. Passionate about transforming business processes, I focus on building scalable systems that empower teams, enhance employee satisfaction, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

As a Team Lead, I take pride in mentoring and supporting the development of my team members, fostering their growth and success. I’m equally dedicated to initiatives that promote accessibility, mental health, and women in tech; reflecting my commitment to contributing to an already inclusive and supportive professional community.

Outside of consulting and leadership, I’m an active participant in community events; finding great value in learning, networking, and giving back. I didn't realise I'd enjoy presenting sessions as much as I do but now that I'm dipping my toe into the world of public speaking and podcasting, I’m enjoying sharing insights and experience, mentoring aspiring professionals, and contributing to impactful initiatives like Women in Power (Platform).

With over 14 years of experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform (dating back to the CRM v3.0 on-prem days), I specialise in leading multi-phase projects that adopt first-party Customer Engagement applications to build and deliver impact... Show more

❤️Passionate change and adoption driver within Microsoft 365. Microsoft MVP in M365 Copilot and Teams.
My aim is to help people work smarter within the digital workplace in order to free up time and brain power.
I believe that by working smarter, we do not only improve our professional lives but also create more space for creativity, strategic thinking and time for being a good and present colleague.

❓ How we get there? By learning about the benifits of the whole Microsoft 365-platform and how all the apps are connected added with a dash the magical wand called M365 Copilot.

❤️Passionate change and adoption driver within Microsoft 365. Microsoft MVP in M365 Copilot and Teams. My aim is to help people work smarter within the digital workplace in order to free up time and brain power. I believe that by working smarter, w... Show more

I'm a builder who moved into governance—because I've seen what happens when systems scale faster than the thinking behind them.
As a Microsoft MVP (Power Apps) and Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), I design and deliver enterprise solutions — spanning Power Apps, Power Automate, SharePoint, and end-to-end solution architecture — working with global organizations across regulated environments, including GCC High. I don't just advise on governance. I build it into the architecture.
Today, I help organizations adopt and govern AI on the Microsoft Stack — safely, intentionally, and at scale — through a practitioner's lens.

🧠 My approach
Governance isn't a policy problem.
It's a practitioner problem.
We don't hand someone the keys to a car without a driver's manual and a test.
But with AI, we're often doing exactly that.
I believe governance should:

Be understood by builders—not just written for auditors
Start at intent, not after deployment
Scale as fast as the systems it supports

🔧 What I do

Copilot & AI readiness assessments
Governance design aligned with real-world implementation
Builder enablement across Power Platform and Microsoft 365
Solution architecture that balances speed, control, and scalability

I work at the intersection of architecture, governance, and execution—helping organizations move fast without losing control.
Build fast. Govern faster.

I'm a builder who moved into governance—because I've seen what happens when systems scale faster than the thinking behind them. As a Microsoft MVP (Power Apps) and Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), I design and deliver enterprise solutions — spanni... Show more